A troubling trend is creeping into Nigeria’s political culture — one that exalts sycophancy and personality cults over patriotism, public service, and the principles of constitutional democracy, especially in a republic, such as we have.Three recent incidents illustrate this growing tendency to elevate individuals above institutions and personal loyalty above national duty. The most recent …
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For decades, the Western Right had one drumbeat: economics, economics, economics. In the US, Republicans told everyone that cutting taxes for billionaires would magically create jobs — as if Jeff Bezos wakes up thinking, “Ah yes, now that I saved $10 million, I’ll finally hire Bob from Ohio to sweep my rocket launchpad.” In Britain, …
If you want to understand why Nigeria’s law practice struggles to find solid ground, you don’t need a commission of inquiry — just attend a random court session. There, you’ll see the Nigerian lawyer in full regalia: a powdered wig, a trembling robe, and an irresistible urge to speak Latin in a country where half …
In Nigeria’s courtrooms, even the 21st century must wait its turn. The legal profession, frozen in colonial etiquette, still calls female judges “Sir.” Here’s how history, tradition, and a dash of fear conspired to make modernity plead guilty. The Courtroom Time Warp If there’s ever been a courtroom moment that captures Nigeria’s unique relationship with …
When the barbarians sacked Rome in 410 AD, it wasn’t just about looting gold and burning villas. It was a civilizational moment — the end of certainty. Rome thought itself eternal, the city of laws, order and divine destiny. But the empire had already decayed from within: corruption, decadence, over-extension, and too much reality TV …
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